When “I’m Fine” Isn’t the Whole Story
Why Talking About Suicide Matters Talking about suicide and mental health can feel uncomfortable and sometimes even scary, regardless of age. However, avoiding these conversations or not creating a space […]
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My IEP Doesn’t Define Me
A Back-to-School Reminder A new school year is here! You will meet new teachers, learn new things, and have new goals. If you have an IEP, remember this: Your IEP […]
How Sex Education Can Help Prevent Suicide
How Do They Connect? You might be asking yourself, what does sex education have to do with suicide prevention? For individuals who have been sexually assaulted, there is an increased […]
Supporting Students Who Live With Migraines
When a student has frequent migraines, the challenges extend far beyond the pain itself. June is Migraine Awareness Month, a time to highlight a condition that affects more than 1 […]
Opciones de graduación y diplomas para estudiantes con discapacidades
En el estado de Utah, los estudiantes con discapacidades tienen varias opciones para completar la escuela secundaria, dependiendo de sus necesidades, habilidades y metas futuras. Estas opciones son determinadas principalmente […]
Navigating School Mental Health Supports
From Struggling to Supported If you’re parenting a student with a disability, you’ve probably seen it—the after-school exhaustion, the frustration over “simple” tasks. This anxiety builds on Sunday night before […]
Making the Most of Summer Break as a Special Needs Family
As special needs parents, we may be looking at the approaching summer break with both anticipation and fear. It’s nice not to have to worry about catching that bus, packing […]
Understanding Sibling Mental Health in Families with Disability
The Weight They Carry They’re the ones you see in waiting rooms, doing homework or scrolling their phones while appointments stretch on. They’re the ones who know all the medical […]
Response to Salt Lake Tribune Article
The article published by the Salt Lake Tribune highlights the issues of subminimum wage, sheltered workshops, and the systematic lack of choice in regard to competitive integrated employment for individuals […]
Valentine’s Vaccine Clinic
Possibilities Support Abilities
Support The Utah Parent Center Each Time You Shop at Smith’s EVERY TIME YOU SHOP AT SMITH’S WITH YOUR REWARDS CARD, THEY DONATE 0.5% OF YOUR TOTAL TO OUR NONPROFIT! […]
New Career Opportunities at the Utah Parent Center
Are you interested in becoming part of the Utah Parent Center team? The Utah Parent Center’s Careers page will provide you up-to-date information about current openings. The Utah Parent Center […]